Allahabad High Court Today (Dec 18) said no survey should be conducted in Gyanvapi. A new petition has been filed in the Allahabad High Court alleging that there is a self-contained Shivalinga near the Gyanvapi Mosque. The case has been adjourned to February 24.
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UP: The Allahabad High Court today ruled that no survey should be conducted in the Gyanvapi Mosque area.
This decision comes amidst ongoing legal proceedings and a new petition filed in the court. The case has been adjourned to February 24 for further deliberation.
New Petition Highlights Self-Contained Shivalinga
A new petitioner, Rakhi Singh, has filed a plea in the Allahabad High Court, asserting that a “self-existent Shivalinga” is situated near the Gyanvapi Mosque.
The petition emphasizes the importance of this claim and calls for its consideration in the ongoing case.
Supreme Court’s Previous Orders
The High Court’s decision aligns with an earlier order from the Supreme Court, which had prohibited survey activities in mosques. A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna had issued the directive, stating,
“No survey or similar activities shall be conducted in mosques without due legal process.”
Additionally, the Supreme Court had clarified that no new orders should be passed in cases related to religious sites, including the Gyanvapi Mosque, Mathura Shahi Eidgah Masjid, and Sambhal Masjid. The court declared,
“No interim orders shall be issued in these cases.”
Ongoing Legal Disputes
Currently, there are 18 petitions pending before various courts, each claiming ownership of ten different places of worship across the country. Addressing this matter, the Supreme Court stated,
“No further petitions will be allowed in such cases.”
Moreover, the apex court has ordered a stay on further proceedings in the cases currently under judicial review. This decision is aimed at maintaining judicial consistency and preventing overlapping rulings in sensitive religious matters.
The Broader Context
The issue of religious places and their ownership has been a contentious topic in India. The recent developments in the Gyanvapi Mosque case underscore the complexity and sensitivity of these disputes.
By prohibiting surveys and issuing stays on proceedings, the judiciary seeks to uphold the rule of law while addressing the concerns of all parties involved.
This ruling by the Allahabad High Court and the Supreme Court’s prior directions demonstrate the judiciary’s cautious approach in handling disputes involving places of worship.
The adjournment to February 24 provides time for careful consideration of the claims presented in the new petition and the broader implications of the case.
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